Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Location: Columbus, OH, 43214 Duration: 12 Months with possible extension Note: Part Time position: 10 hours per week -- 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Job Description: Assesses clients/consumers' physical capacities, developmental &/or psychosocial functions (e.g., motor cognitive, perceptual, behavioral, physical capacities) using standardized &/or non-standardized assessment measuring tools, plans, coordinates & implements occupational therapy group or individual treatment plans for clients/consumers, determines appropriate therapy techniques & sequence & coordinates treatment plans with other programs for overall client/consumer benefit. Provides consultation with clients/consumers, other health care professionals & interested outside parties regarding client/consumer progress, recommendations for treatment & integration of plans with other programs; participates in planning, organizing & controlling occupational therapy services, policies & procedures; participates as interdisciplinary team member; assesses & locates suitable adaptive equipment. Documents evaluations, observations & assessments of client/consumer performance; records treatment plans & revisions; requisitions supplies & equipment; maintains records; keeps abreast of current knowledge relevant to occupational therapy through reading & attending in-service & mandated training; attends staff meetings. Required Skills: Knowledge of occupational therapy; safety practices relative to occupational therapy; social sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, social work). Skill in use, fabrication & maintenance of orthotic & prosthetic devices & occupational therapy equipment. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; deal with some abstract variables in familiar context; understand technical manuals & verbal instructions associated with occupational therapy; establish & maintain sensitive client/therapist relationships; establish & maintain atmosphere of mutual confidence. ()Developed after employment. Minimum class qualifications for employment: Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapist License pursuant to Section 4755.02 of Revised Code. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED REMAINING IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Biennial renewal of licensure as occupational therapist. Unusual working conditions: Exposed to unpredictable behavior of clients/ consumers. Assesses, recommends and provides IEP mandated occupational therapy services: Assesses student needs for occupational therapy; schedules students for occupational therapy; Assists and instructs students during therapeutic sessions according to student's IEP goals; Collaborates with the classroom teacher in the implementation of appropriate adaptations and accommodations to be used during the school day; Collaborates with residential staff, when appropriate, to determine appropriate accommodations for use in the after school program. Communicates with parents about the student's progress through progress reports and on a regular basis; Submits monthly billing for Medicaid School Program; Provides input and updates the IEP Team and/or transition team of student's occupational therapy progress and needs; Advises the school/parents about resources and/or equipment. About our Company: - 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and